Apparently the release crashed Netflix for a few minutes.
So like I said, everyone showed up.
I'm holding out judgment until the season is over, but generally it seems about as good as any previous season so far.
A little different vibe, but each season has had its own unique influences.
The 3rd and 4th episodes have been the strongest ones so far imo.
Which isn't surprising to me considering my love of Frank Darabont's work.
But also it gives me pause for the rest of the season, given how crappy the first two episodes were (Directed by the Duffer Brothers themselves).
At least they got it together in episode 4 a bit more so maybe all their effort went in to the finale.
It'll be interesting to see what Shawn Levy does with his episodes, I'm looking forward to those.
I'm guessing the Duffer Brothers will stick to the war time vibe for the finale which... ehh. We'll see.
If you are "meh" after the first episode this season (like I was), keep going cuz it does get a bit better at least.
I am a huge fan of the franchise, but..I am worried that the plot this season will be predictable. So far, I found all the big reveals to be expected and unsurprising, although very well executed cinematically. I am hoping part 2 will bring something new. Also, worried they'll kill off a favorite main character for cheap shock value.
As usual, the character development, or rather transformation, is on point. I am hoping the parents, apart from Joyce and Hopper, will play a bigger role than they had in other seasons. I love the entire universe the franchise built, it's so nostalgic. With Stranger Things, I re-watch the show multiple times - the first time is for the plot, the other times are for the sets, the fashion the pop culture references, the hidden cues and foreshadowing. I did notice there was more product placement in this season than the other seasons.
Anyways, I am glad they are doing this in 3 parts, cause otherwise, I would've binged watched this thing over multiple days and sleepless nights.
@Alexithymia - There's only four episodes left so going big drama with big swings of emotion and logistics seems like a given. You're right, the nostalgia is like taking a historical shower and I'm happy that the younger generations are having fun experiencing it. I hadn't noticed the product placement but now I know I'll be watching close.
I've seen people state some wide possibilities in the plot so I'm not taking any of it as anything other than speculation.
My hope is that they end it with a crescendo that triggers a rewatch of the series where we can see how it was obvious throughout the entire series. Knowing that I didn't know would make me the happiest because predictable makes me lose appreciation for the investment in a series. I'd really like to look back and say, hot the F did I not see THAT coming when it was right their the entire time - as an INFJ I almost always see things coming and when I don't it's refreshing and sweet [even if I don't fully like or agree with the result].
I really like that Will was elevated. His innocence and soft personality turning into a strength is already first rate in my mind. This is because I enjoy psychology and the nature vs. nurture of the human experience. Will is an example of an afflicted unnatural development where he is internally being tormented for years. His ability to overcome this affliction and then stand strong when confronted by adversity really describes and 80's youthful experience [to me]. His nature (was/is) unnatural and his nurture was Joyce which is a testament to love overcoming evil [literally in this case], only that we can't see that value of the nurturing [which should be the goal of every parent]. This leads me to believe that Joyce will die to save her beautiful young boy that she loves so dearly - If only we all had parents that would fight like that for all of us in the 80's.
All of that said, I do believe that even with the power of multiple people there will have to be a villain that is bigger than all of them if the conflict is to be truly appreciated. In this regard, I think they have set the stage for a "Go Big or Go Home," ending.
This is obviously my speculation but that I took the time to speculate is a demonstration of my enjoyment and appreciation of the art.
@Alexithymia - There's only four episodes left so going big drama with big swings of emotion and logistics seems like a given. You're right, the nostalgia is like taking a historical shower and I'm happy that the younger generations are having fun experiencing it. I hadn't noticed the product placement but now I know I'll be watching close.
I've seen people state some wide possibilities in the plot so I'm not taking any of it as anything other than speculation.
My hope is that they end it with a crescendo that triggers a rewatch of the series where we can see how it was obvious throughout the entire series. Knowing that I didn't know would make me the happiest because predictable makes me lose appreciation for the investment in a series. I'd really like to look back and say, hot the F did I not see THAT coming when it was right their the entire time - as an INFJ I almost always see things coming and when I don't it's refreshing and sweet [even if I don't fully like or agree with the result].
I really like that Will was elevated. His innocence and soft personality turning into a strength is already first rate in my mind. This is because I enjoy psychology and the nature vs. nurture of the human experience. Will is an example of an afflicted unnatural development where he is internally being tormented for years. His ability to overcome this affliction and then stand strong when confronted by adversity really describes and 80's youthful experience [to me]. His nature (was/is) unnatural and his nurture was Joyce which is a testament to love overcoming evil [literally in this case], only that we can't see that value of the nurturing [which should be the goal of every parent]. This leads me to believe that Joyce will die to save her beautiful young boy that she loves so dearly - If only we all had parents that would fight like that for all of us in the 80's.
All of that said, I do believe that even with the power of multiple people there will have to be a villain that is bigger than all of them if the conflict is to be truly appreciated. In this regard, I think they have set the stage for a "Go Big or Go Home," ending.
This is obviously my speculation but that I took the time to speculate is a demonstration of my enjoyment and appreciation of the art.
I agree. It’s great being caught off guard versus not seeing things way in advance. One of the easiest endings I ever saw coming was in Sixth Sense. And while my family was debating me the whole time saying Bruce Willis was not dead I had my mouth dropped open thinking how could you not see that coming? I had to point out every proof he was dead. I love being caught off guard and I agree with the nostalgia from the wardrobe of the characters being dead on, to the feelings of living in that timeframe, as well as feeling what they are feeling at that same age. It sends me back with a ton of happy memories from my feelings towards my crushes to hanging out in my room. Omg one of my favorite memories was having my head on the cafeteria table looking up at a guy named Brad in the lunchroom line waiting in line in Jr High school with his one suspender strap up and one down on his jeans corduroy farmers outfit. I’d have to suck in my breath because that young man at the time could take my breath away just with one look over at my direction. He wouldn’t even be looking at me but his blue eyes would pierce my soul. Another crush’s brown eyes…. Josh could do the same to me back then. Those feelings have never left me no matter how old I get. To this day if I could go back to my reunion to re-experience it, I definitely would. I miss that. I was always extremely happy back then feeling what they made me feel with just one look. Back then i would soak in every minor detail of them from eye color to how they walked, their voice, their mannerism, personality etc. I don’t know if all INFJs feel this intensely but I certainly did and please don’t get me wrong, the man I’m with now I couldn’t be happier with but this show definitely has a way of stirring those old memories and feelings out of me because it hits on the 90s SO well - I can’t emphasize this enough- and transports me to that place and time. Their school reminded me of my school etc etc but they actually do it better imo than the 90s show ever did. (At least for me personally don’t know about the other ppl from my generation on this forum) the only regret I’ve ever had was in telling them and revealing this to them since I’m such a private person. I would’ve preferred going to my grave and never telling any of them but oh well. You live and learn.
